“When an individual’s visa is revoked, departure is expected,” authorities assert.

Several individuals have faced convictions for grave offenses, which resulted in strict curfews and surveillance post-release. Consequently, their visas were annulled due to character assessment guidelines.

“Irrespective of one’s identity or birthplace, governments should not wield the power to make someone vanish or force them to a nation with which they have no ties,” stated Shoebridge.

David Shoebridge, the Greens’ immigration spokesperson, has raised concerns about the deportation policy, suggesting that those sent to Nauru could ultimately be repatriated to their countries of origin. Source: AAP / Mick Tsikas

“Labor has been behind the most extreme policies in our immigration system in recent history — mandatory detention, offshore detention, a Trump-style travel ban and now this.”

“The Albanese Government’s mass deportation plans have been shrouded in secrecy from the outset,” she told SBS News.